John,
Well, it's official. Donald Trump has nominated an extremist judge - hellbent on limiting young people's access to care - for a lifetime appointment on our nation's highest court.
Make no mistake, Amy Coney Barrett is the polar opposite of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Here's just some articles you could share on social media about her views (be sure to use #WeDissent)
Today, as young people navigate a pandemic, increased attacks on their bodily autonomy, and teargas & unmarked police vans restricting their right to protest, the administration and their minions have sworn to do everything in their power to jam this nomination through the Senate with less than 40 days until the Presidential election - a frightening speed that our democracy has never before seen.
Barrett is on the record about her intentions. She will restrict young people’s access to the full range of sexual health services. She was a key opponent of the contraceptive mandate within the Affordable Care Act, which radically expanded access to birth control in this country, and has made it clear that she thinks employers should be able to deny their employees birth control coverage for any reason.
Advocates for Youth urgently calls for all those who care about the present and future of young people’s health and rights, to call their senators to demand they not confirm any Supreme Court vacancy until after the inauguration. Find your Senator’s office number here and give them a call.
And you can spread the word about how bad Amy Coney Barrett would be for young people by sharing our social media posts here:
Young people are painfully aware of the impact a new Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice can have on their ability to lead safe and healthy lives. They’re tired of their sexual health relying on a Court that doesn’t represent them, and they’re organizing for a better future where all young people, regardless of who they are, can access the full range of reproductive and sexual healthcare.
The Supreme Court can restrict who gets healthcare, legalize discrimination, and outlaw abortion. But they can't take our will to fight or organize. They can’t take away the power of community, of our movement. This is #OurCourt and we deserve to be heard. Let the people decide.
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